TIDELANDS UNIQUE BENCH

Made from over 200 years old oak tree felled in 2000 in the Auwald forest in Leipzig / Germany.
Every sculpture comes with my monogram signature. In addition, you will be provided with a certificate of authenticity.

Where the elements earth and water meet, sometimes lovingly, sometimes fighting, the close observer will find structures and surfaces that are the result of this eternal competition. Those who have paused at the border between water and sand, felt the caressing of the waves, know of the comforting embrace of the elements. The emotionally exaggerated design language urges to compare the visual and haptic elements, exhibiting the power of the tides. Take a seat and close your eyes.

Principals of Far Eastern craftsmanship are incorporated in the manufacturing process. Objects of the highest standards evolve from the interplay between careful material selection and complex workmanship. Sustainability is held in equally high regard as longevity and functionality. Even with an artistic touch, aesthetic proportions always remain the main principle.

The form-fit components are joined permanently. The joinery is completely hand crafted. Thus, a higher standard in durability and stability is guaranteed. The careful handling of resources becomes evident by the knots, checks and other characteristics of the wood that are incorporated into the design process. The concave indentations are refined by hand to guarantee a unique haptic experience.

Ergonomic sitting combined with design.

Today, modern people sit more than 80.000 hours during their lives. Scientific studies prove that sitting is an independent risk factor for different health problems.
In this context, it makes sense to focus on the essential ergonomic requirements of the sitting quality. In contrast to straight / even horizontal surfaces, the new nature inspired concept of concave indentations of the “Tidelands Bench” by GERSTENBERGER® offers the possibility to sit in an ergonomic, comfortable and fatigue-free way.
The origin of the German word “sitzen” (to sit) is the Latin verb “sedere” that can also be translated with “to soothe”. Dr. Klaus Müller / Leipzig, Germany

(Medical specialist for physical and rehabilitative medicine and sports medicine)